C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
ON, Canada
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 07, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 09, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
grant_single|grantors
- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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grant_card_status|closed
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Receive up to $100,000 in co-investment funding and strategic partners support to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
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Eligible projects for the R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility: Stream 1 grant include technology proof-of-concept development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting. Projects should focus on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, smart mobility solutions, transportation infrastructure, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
- Technology proof-of-concept development
- Demonstration of products/services
- Validation of technologies
- Testing of new solutions
- Piloting innovative approaches
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$100,000
Calgary
Creating an autonomous shuttle service prototype
$100,000
Montreal
Validation of connected vehicle communication protocols
$100,000
Ottawa
Testing advanced collision avoidance systems in autonomous cars
$100,000
Toronto
Development and testing of an intelligent traffic light system
$100,000
Vancouver
Pilot project for smart parking solutions
$100,000
Edmonton
Developing a smart mobility dashboard for Edmonton city management
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The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 1 Program supports projects related to the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies. Eligible applicants include Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with operations in Ontario.
- Applicants must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees.
- Applicants are required to have operations in Ontario and carry out their project in Ontario.
- Eligible partners include SMEs, National and multinational enterprises, academic institutions, municipalities, indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations representing industry, Crown Corporations, and Transit Authorities.
- Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9 and focus on technology proof-of-concept development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible Applicants for this grant must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees, operating in Ontario.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- National and multinational enterprises (NEs and MNEs)
- Academic institutions (as clients only)
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations representing industry
- Crown Corporations
- Transit Authorities
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies with more than 500 global, full-time employees
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:
- Salaries for project team members
- Consultant fees related to the project
- Travel and accommodation costs directly related to the project
- Costs associated with prototype development and testing
- Costs for acquiring materials and technology needed for the project
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The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities
- Demonstration of commercial potential and innovation
- Collaboration and partnerships with relevant entities
- Societal impact and contribution to transportation improvement
- Technical feasibility and readiness level of the project
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- Step 1: Complete the client intake form to begin the EOI application process.
- Step 2: An OCI Business Development Manager will contact you to discuss the opportunity and assist you.
- Step 3: Your OCI BD will maintain oversight responsibility for the OCI components of any approved project.
- Step 4: Ensure all required reference documentation is available and reviewed.
- Step 5: Submit the Full Proposal for the R&D Partnership Fund - C/AV and Smart Mobility - Stream 1 program.
Apply to this program
R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility: Stream 1
Understanding the R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility
The R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility: Stream 1 Program offers up to $100,000 co-investment for projects focusing on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, smart mobility, and transportation infrastructure. This initiative aims to support innovative solutions that enhance road safety, improve transportation efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and foster collaboration between industry partners and researchers in Ontario. Eligible applicants include small and medium enterprises with operations in Ontario, partnering with a variety of entities such as academic institutions, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations. The focus is on technology proof-of-concept development, product validation, and demonstration with a strong emphasis on commercialization and societal benefits.
